Endres also said a number of other major firms were in talks to exhibit at the event.

With next generation consoles on their way and with Nintendo beginning to sweat over the success of the Wii U, nobody will want to miss a single event in the lead up to Christmas.

“The next chapter of Gamescom is being written and once again promises the best in entertainment,” Endres continued. “We are also in very promising talks with other key players in the industry with regard to Gamescom 2013.”

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